Let’s go through each question one by one, using what we know from the Bible story of Esther.
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1. Who was the king in the book of Esther?
The king’s name is
Ahasuerus. Sometimes people also call him Xerxes — that’s his Greek name. So both are correct!
✔ Final Answer: Ahasuerus/Xerxes
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2. How large was King Ahasuerus’ kingdom?
The Bible says his kingdom stretched all the way from
India to Ethiopia. That’s a huge area — covering many countries and lands!
✔ Final Answer: From India to Ethiopia
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3. Where did King Ahasuerus hold his feast?
He held it in his capital city, which was called
Shushan (sometimes spelled Susa). It was a big, fancy palace where he showed off his wealth.
✔ Final Answer: In his capital, Shushan
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4. Why did King Ahasuerus call for Queen Vashti?
He wanted her to come to the feast so everyone could see how beautiful she was. He was proud of her and wanted to show her off.
✔ Final Answer: To show off her beauty
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5. What happened to Queen Vashti when she disobeyed the king’s request?
She said “no” to coming when the king called her. Because of that, the king got angry. She lost her title as queen and was sent away — basically banished.
✔ Final Answer: She was stripped of her title and banished
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6. What did the king’s letter tell husbands?
After Vashti refused, the king made a new rule. His letter told all husbands:
“You should be the boss in your own home.” This was meant to make sure wives wouldn’t disobey their husbands like Vashti did.
✔ Final Answer: To be the masters of their own homes
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7. What do we learn about God from these verses?
Even though God isn’t mentioned directly in the book of Esther, we can still see His hand at work. The rise and fall of kings and queens — like Vashti losing her place — shows that
God is in control. He watches over everything and makes things happen according to His plan.
✔ Final Answer: God oversees the rise and fall of kings and queens.
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Memory Verse: Esther 1:12
This verse tells us exactly what happened when Vashti refused the king — she didn’t come, and the king was very angry.
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Final Answer:
1. Ahasuerus/Xerxes
2. From India to Ethiopia
3. In his capital, Shushan
4. To show off her beauty
5. She was stripped of her title and banished
6. To be the masters of their own homes
7. God oversees the rise and fall of kings and queens.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of esther bible study worksheet.
